3,316 years ago (give or take a few years), something incredible happened to the Jewish people. It was so incredible that we still celebrate it. The celebration begins…
Friends, This week’s Torah portion begins with a very important verse: “G‑d said to Moses: Say to the priests, Aaron’s sons, and you shall say to them: ‘Let no priest become ritually impure…
More horrific event have rocked our nation to the core. In response to the terrorist attack in Boston, I am hearing how many Americans are feeling anger instead…
I recently received My Town Kolin, a newly published English translation of the story of Kolin, Czechoslovakia. There are many moving and incredible aspects of this book –…
Just a note to let you know that the Podcast Site is now updated – selected podcasts have been added and should be up on iTunes shortly. The transition…
In January of 1980, Rupert Holmes’ “Escape”, also known as the “Pina Colada Song”, was the number one musical hit. Many of us can remember singing it…
I want you to help me honor one of our own. In January 2006, Ian Besner, of blessed memory, a bright, athletic almost 11 years old Ramat Shalom…
Our nation is talking about guns. Gun control. Guns in schools. Armed guards. Banning assault weapons. The Second Amendment. “The right to keep and bear arms.” The NRA. …
This month shall be to you the head of the months; to you it shall be the first of the months of the year. (Exodus 12:2) As we…
If you are reading this, obviously, the world did not come to an end today. The fears about the Mayan calendar were unfounded. Thank goodness! This being said,…
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